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Job Descriptions

Local 506 members work in the following occupations:

Shipfitter:

Lays out and fabricates metal structural parts, such as plates, bulkheads, and frames, and braces them in position within the hull of the ship for riveting or welding: Lays out position of parts on metal working from blueprints or templates and using scribe and hand tools.

Locates and marks reference lines, such as center, buttock, and frame lines.

Positions parts in hull of ship, assisted by RIGGER.

Aligns parts in relation to each other, using jacks, turnbuckles, clips, wedges, and mauls.

Marks location of holes to be drilled and installs temporary fasteners to hold part in place for welding or riveting.

Installs packing, gaskets, liners, and structural accessories and members, such as doors, hatches, brackets, and clips.

Riggers

Riggers are responsible for moving heavy loads between the dock and naval vessel by using the appropriate combination of cables, winches, nets and other rigging gear. They're responsible for determining the appropriate logistical techniques and points of suspension for each load transported. Riggers must be able to manufacture rigging gear, including slings and nets and must be experienced crane operators. Riggers frequently handle dock lines to assist vessels in docking and disembarking.

Storesman

A storesman is responsible for shipping and receiving, allocating supplies when requested by the various trades and keeping track of steel inventory and allocating supplies when needed.